“They have changed from 'this is
appalling' to, you know, 'what is wrong with that idea?'” Mary Ann
Schmertz, 82, is quoted as saying. “Why should they be
discriminated against? They're paying taxes. They're leading decent
lives.”

Majority support for marriage equality
is found in every age group except those 65 and older and in every
region except the South.

Knowing someone gay or lesbian is given
as a possible reason behind shifting attitudes.

“When you have a brother or sister or
relation, a friend, whatever, it's a personal thing,” said Mike
Haigerty, 49.